I would again like to thank all my family, friends and colleagues who supported me in my efforts in the 2013 Philly LIVESTRONG Challenge last August. I was able to complete the 50 mile bicycle ride and beat my fundraising goal. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

This is to ask for your support again this year.

The upcoming 2014 Philly LIVESTRONG Challenge will be my 7th year participating in the event. As in years past, in memory of my mother Theresa, I will be riding my bike 60 miles on August 17th. Over 30 years ago, my mother fought a brave battle against cancer. Although she eventually lost the battle, her courage remains my greatest inspiration in life. During the years she fought cancer, she never stopped being our loving mother, a devoted wife to our dad and a caring nurse.

I will also be dedicating my ride in memory of friends who in recent years have lost their battle with cancer. I will also ride in honor family and friends who are brave cancer survivors.

The money I raise willsupport programs and services for cancer survivors. Remember that since their inception, LIVESTRONGhas raised more than $500 million dollars for the fight against cancer and 82%of those funds have gone directly to support our programs and services forsurvivors - Education, Grants and Advocacy.These resources helppeople diagnosed with cancer face the challenges of the disease head on andlive life on their own terms.

I remain committed the goals of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. I am a long timeparticipant in the Philly Challenge and have been a LIVESTRONG Leader for threeyears. LIVESTRONG was never about one man - It’s about the millions affected by cancer. The Foundation empowers inividuals to takeaction against this disease that is now the world's leading cause of death.

Please support me as Imake a difference in the cancer fight through my participation in TeamLIVESTRONG.